She has spoken in defence of Kannadigas, regarding Karnataka's position in interstate water disputes and against infringement of the Kannada film industry's works.

Singanallur Puttaswamaiah, her uncle and future father-in-law, reportedly placed a silver coin in her cradle and vowed to make her his daughter-in-law.

[1] She established a family firm for film production called Sri Vajreshwari Combines or Poornima enterprises.

Her most successful films with her husband in a lead role include Trimurthy, Haalu Jenu, Kaviratna Kalidasa and Jeevana Chaitra.

She produced Anand, Om, Janumada Jodi and several other movies with her oldest son Shiv Rajkumar in lead role.